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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

Businesses must proactively assess fraud risks, implement adequate procedures, leverage technology for fraud detection, and foster a culture of compliance to avoid regulatory penalties. This legislation represents a significant shift in corporate accountability, aiming to strengthen the UKs legal framework against financial crime.

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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

For instance, some platforms delisted certain stablecoins that did not comply with the new regulations, ensuring adherence to the EU’s legal framework. The Duty, which was introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), was brought in to enhance consumer protection within financial services.

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Market First, Regulation Later? The American Open Banking Journey

Open Banking Excellence

However, in mid-2025, the CFPB moved to vacate its own final rule, stating it exceeded its statutory authority. State regulators often have different priorities and legal frameworks, which can create inconsistencies and hurdles for companies attempting to offer open banking services across the entire country.

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ECB Publishes First Progress Report on Digital Euro Preparation Phase

Fintech Finance

As the issuer of and payment infrastructure provider for a digital euro, the ECB will be supervised by independent data protection authorities that will monitor its compliance with the European Union Data Protection Regulation (EUDPR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The digital euro is a common European endeavour.

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The EBA issues ‘travel rule’ guidance to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing in transfers of funds and crypto assets

Neopay

The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued new Guidelines on the so-called ‘travel rule’, i.e. the information that should accompany transfers of funds and certain crypto assets. This rule will help tackle the abuse of such transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes.

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The EBA consults on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes

Neopay

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes.

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Anti-money laundering in transition: what's coming with AMLA – and how AI can help

Finextra

How will the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) intensify the fight against money laundering – and what part will AI play? How the EU is reshaping its legal framework The European Union has begun a fundamental overhaul of its legal framework to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.